Juan Beniquez
Born: 5/13/1950 in San Sebastian, P.R.
MLB Debut: 1971-09-04 | Final Game: 1988-05-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: Juan Jose Beniquez
Biography
Juan Beniquez was a professional baseball player born in 1950, whose career spanned from 1971 to 1988. He made a significant impact in Major League Baseball as a versatile position player, appearing in 1,500 games throughout his career. Beniquez was known for his solid batting skills, finishing with a career batting average of .274, which showcased his ability to consistently get on base. Over the course of his time in the league, he collected 1,274 hits, including 79 home runs and 476 runs batted in (RBIs). His speed on the base paths was evident as he successfully stole 104 bases, contributing to his team's offensive strategies.
Playing during a transformative era in baseball, Beniquez's career coincided with the evolution of the game in the late 20th century. His contributions were felt not only in terms of statistics but also through his ability to adapt to various roles on the field, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Beniquez's legacy includes not only his individual achievements but also his representation of the diverse talent that emerged in baseball during this period. His performance remains a point of reference for aspiring players and historians alike, highlighting the skill and determination that characterized his approach to the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 | 4651 | 610 | 1274 | 190 | 30 | 79 | 476 | 104 | 349 | 551 | 0.274 | 0.327 | 0.379 | 0.705 | -315.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | BOS | AL | 16 | 57 | 8 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0.298 | -16.6 |
| 1972 | BOS | AL | 33 | 99 | 10 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 0.242 | -132.1 |
| 1974 | BOS | AL | 106 | 389 | 60 | 104 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 19 | 25 | 61 | 0.267 | -284.7 |
| 1975 | BOS | AL | 78 | 254 | 43 | 74 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 25 | 26 | 0.291 | 384.6 |
| 1976 | TEX | AL | 145 | 478 | 49 | 122 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 17 | 39 | 56 | 0.255 | -790.5 |
| 1977 | TEX | AL | 123 | 424 | 56 | 114 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 50 | 26 | 43 | 43 | 0.269 | 216.3 |
| 1978 | TEX | AL | 127 | 473 | 61 | 123 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 50 | 10 | 20 | 59 | 0.260 | -540.9 |
| 1979 | NYY | AL | 62 | 142 | 19 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 0.254 | -167.7 |
| 1980 | SEA | AL | 70 | 237 | 26 | 54 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 2 | 17 | 25 | 0.228 | -551.5 |
| 1981 | LAA | AL | 58 | 166 | 18 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 15 | 16 | 0.181 | -699.8 |
| 1982 | LAA | AL | 112 | 196 | 25 | 52 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 3 | 15 | 21 | 0.265 | -29.1 |
| 1983 | LAA | AL | 92 | 315 | 44 | 96 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 15 | 29 | 0.305 | 107.6 |
| 1984 | LAA | AL | 110 | 354 | 60 | 119 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 39 | 0 | 18 | 43 | 0.336 | 1065.0 |
| 1985 | LAA | AL | 132 | 411 | 54 | 125 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 42 | 4 | 34 | 46 | 0.304 | 841.9 |
| 1986 | BAL | AL | 113 | 343 | 48 | 103 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 36 | 2 | 40 | 49 | 0.300 | 550.2 |
| 1987 | KCR | AL | 57 | 174 | 14 | 41 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 11 | 26 | 0.236 | -594.8 |
| 1987 | TOR | AL | 39 | 81 | 6 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0.284 | -594.8 |
| 1988 | TOR | AL | 27 | 58 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 0.293 | 101.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0.200 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | ALCS | CAL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1975 | WS | BOS | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.125 |
| 1975 | ALCS | BOS | 3 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 68 | 54 | 472 | 33 | 5 | 62 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 49 | 38 | 21 | 76 | 9 | 1 |
| OF | 1155 | 958 | 2535 | 69 | 60 | 12 |
| SS | 43 | 38 | 62 | 116 | 20 | 24 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | BOS | SS | 15 | 14 | 24 | 27 | 6 | 5 |
| 1972 | BOS | SS | 27 | 24 | 38 | 88 | 14 | 19 |
| 1974 | BOS | OF | 97 | 88 | 264 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 1975 | BOS | 3B | 14 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | BOS | OF | 44 | 35 | 104 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1976 | TEX | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | TEX | OF | 141 | 129 | 410 | 18 | 6 | 3 |
| 1977 | TEX | OF | 123 | 119 | 311 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 1978 | TEX | OF | 126 | 124 | 309 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| 1979 | NYA | 3B | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | NYA | OF | 60 | 36 | 99 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | SEA | OF | 65 | 61 | 176 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 1981 | CAL | OF | 55 | 47 | 117 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | CAL | OF | 107 | 47 | 113 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | CAL | OF | 84 | 68 | 174 | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| 1984 | CAL | OF | 98 | 82 | 197 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 1985 | CAL | 1B | 46 | 38 | 319 | 24 | 4 | 42 |
| 1985 | CAL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | CAL | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | CAL | OF | 71 | 54 | 119 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | BAL | 1B | 14 | 11 | 96 | 8 | 1 | 14 |
| 1986 | BAL | 3B | 25 | 22 | 13 | 47 | 8 | 1 |
| 1986 | BAL | OF | 54 | 45 | 102 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | KCA | 1B | 6 | 5 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 1987 | KCA | 3B | 6 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | KCA | OF | 22 | 18 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | TOR | 1B | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | TOR | OF | 7 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | TOR | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 68 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 50 |
| Shortstop | 43 |
| Left Field | 296 |
| Center Field | 732 |
| Right Field | 189 |
| Designated Hitter | 111 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Gold Glove | OF |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | TOR | AL | $400,000 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | $430,000 |
| 1986 | BAL | AL | $450,000 |
| 1985 | CAL | AL | $365,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,645,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 25th | 2.0 | 392 | 0 |